Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist - Overnight, 7 on 7 off

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine is hiring a Staff Clinical Pharmacist for the Inpatient Pharmacy to ensure safe and effective medication therapy across adult and pediatric units. The role supports centralized and decentralized systems and collaborates with physicians to optimize patient care.

Responsibilities include supervising technicians, ensuring accurate orders, monitoring drug utilization, and documenting interventions.

Qualifications

• ACPE-accredited pharmacy education required.
• DOPharmacy or PharmD degree; licensure eligible in Illinois within 60 days of employment.
• Completion of ASHP PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency.
• 2-4 years clinical hospital pharmacy experience preferred (required if no PGY-1).
• Board certification preferred in area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Verify medication orders for accuracy, dosing, safety, and interactions.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and coordinate medication preparation and delivery.
• Ensure appropriate drug utilization and IV to PO conversions.
• Document clinical interventions to prevent drug-related problems and optimize therapy.
• Collaborate with physicians to adjust therapy and provide drug information.
• Assist in training new staff; work across adult and pediatric inpatient settings.

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy

Illinois PGY-1 Pharmacy Residency

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Clinical pharmacy experience (2-4 years)

Illinois licensure eligibility within 60 days

Job description

UChicago Medicine is hiring a Staff Clinical Pharmacist for the Inpatient Pharmacy to ensure safe and effective medication therapy across adult and pediatric units. The role supports centralized and decentralized systems and collaborates with physicians to optimize patient care.

Responsibilities include supervising technicians, ensuring accurate orders, monitoring drug utilization, and documenting interventions.